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LS52 WMK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 WMK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,401 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 64,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,048 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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LS52 WMK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS52 WMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS52 WMK registered?

LS52 WMK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is LS52 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 WMK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS52 WMK have outstanding finance?

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